Crow Follow - "Golden Days"

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It's been a little while since we last heard from Crow Follow, but the Boston purveyors of low rock are back with a new single. "Golden Days" is a surprisingly uplifting and positive song from the band. It's a restrained tribute to the things that make up everyday life, even the most mundane. Of course, this is Crow Follow, so it's the kind of song that only they could do. It could just be the horns, but this one sounds like David Bowie collaborating with Morphine. There aren't many songs out there that truly capture how life feels, and sometimes we need a reminder that it may not be easy, but even the most mundane days can be pretty great.

Vocalist/guitarist Agent Judy says of the band's latest single:

“‘Golden Days’ is a tribute to everyday life. Wishing us all courage and plenty. It says we know we're doing our best. We know it’s not always, or even often, easy. Wishing for each other the best possible outcomes, bright lights and clear skies. Everyday life is an accomplishment. Good for us!

“To me, listening to ‘Golden Days’ feels like traveling along a river with a rocky current in a small boat, on a bright sunny day, into the unknown. It feels good, but that doesn’t mean everything's all set.”

You can listen to "Golden Days" below. For more on Crow Follow, check out the band's website. They'll be playing a single release show at The Jungle in Somerville on September 6, which includes the incredible line up of Happy Little Clouds, Thalia Zedek, and Lonely Leesa and the Lost Cowboys!

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